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My New Smile

Surgical Dental Assistant

Pay: $56,000–$66,500/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Nashville, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$52,738 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

•$6000 SIGN

ON BONUS

•Looking to hire an amazing surgical/prosthodontic assistant. The office is located on Charlotte Avenue, West of Downtown Nashville, and hours for the position will be Mon-Thurs 6:30am - 4pm, and Friday 6:30am-1pm We are seeking a skilled, passionate and motivated Registered Dental Surgical/Prosthodontic Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of surgical experience. Training on specifics of all procedures and processes will be provided, but basic to intermediate knowledge of oral surgical, implant and prosthetic procedures for full-mouth reconstruction services is strongly desired. A lot of remarkable opportunities for the right fit. Must be a team player, and exude excellent patient care. Customer service is our number one goal. Daily requirements of this position will include, but are not limited to: Setup and breakdown of surgical rooms Chairside Assistant to the surgical doctor and prosthodontist during surgical and non-surgical procedures, including full mouth extractions, implant placement, osseous contouring/grafting, sinus augmentation; fabrication, adjustment, and delivery of fixed implant-retained prosthetics. Monitoring patients under oral and IV conscious sedation Detailed charting and clinical notes for all procedures. Detailed communication of procedures completed, changes in treatment, next procedures and appointments needed, etc. to the front office. Maintaining sterility and organization of ops, surgical suites, and sterilization areas. The desire and ability to learn new techniques quickly will be the key to success in this position as our office is constantly updating processes and procedures while using the latest digital technology to serve our patients at the very highest level. We are a fully digital office. Paid holidays, vacation days and sick days. Pay rate is competitive and based on experience. If you are confident in your abilities and can work well with a high-energy team, please apply today!

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$56,000.00 - $66,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training

Experience:

Surgical:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RDA License (Required)

Work Location:

In person